Holy Trinity Catholic Church A Stewardship Parish November 11, 2018 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor: Fr. Michel Dalton, OFM Capuchin Deacons: Steve Kula, Dan Guinaugh, Fernando Ona es: Saturday: 5 pm; Sunday: 7, 9 & 11 am; Weekdays: 5 pm Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 3:45-4:15 or by appointment Our vision: To be a welcoming parish committed to serving others. Our mission: To make Christ known to the world through Word, Sacrament, Prayer and Service
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7, 9, 11 Reconciliation and Eucharist Class Confirmation for High Schoolers 9:00 am VETERANS DAY HOLDAY CHURCH OFICE CLOSED 6:30 pm Cancer Support Group 6:30-8:00 7:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group Eucharistic Service No 6:30-8:00 3:45 Reconciliation 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7, 9, 11 9:00 am Religious Education Class Confirmation for High Schoolers 7:00 pm Finance Council Meeting 6:30-8:00 5:00 7:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group 9:00 am Thanksgiving Day Holiday CHURCH OF- FICE CLOSED NO CHOIR PRACTICE 3:45 Reconciliation 7:00 pm Neo- Cat 25 26 27 28 29 30 Dec 1 7, 9, 11 Reconciliation and Eucharist Class Confirmation for High Schoolers 6:30-8:30 7:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group 7:30 pm Healing Eucharistic Service No 6:30-8:30 3:45 Reconciliation 7:00 pm Sunday Scripture Sharing in the PMR SCRIPTURE READINGS Readings for Sunday November 11, 2018 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading King 17:10-16 2nd Reading Hebrews 9:24-28 Gospel Mark 12:38-44 Readings for Sunday November 18, 2018 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading Dn 12:1-3 2nd Reading Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Gospel Mark 13:24-32 Holy Trinity Church Contact Information QR Code Online Giving 5919 Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 E-Mail: holytrinity@rcchawaii.org Website: holytrinitychurchhi.org Telephone (808) 396-0551 Emergency Telephone: (808) 772-2422 Please email jweaver@rcchawaii.org if you have questions on the Bulletin.
Give till it hurts? NO! Give with no strings attached! We have two wonderful scripture examples in today s readings that unfold the possibilities of being generous with no strings attached. Our Old Testament widow of Zerephath, is asked by the prophet Elijah for some bread and water for himself. She tells him that it s all that she has for son and herself. He tells her to share the little that she has, and God will reward her. She listens, she shares, and she has an abundance that will never run out. She shared at Gods request through the prophet. Then we have the widow, that Jesus sees paying her temple tax, and whom He does not speak to. He observes her behavior and points it out to His disciples. She gave all that she had to the temple, and we do not hear of her receiving any reward for doing what she did. The implication seems to be that she acted on her belief that God would take care of her and maybe her neighbors would assist her on His behalf. What faith she had to make such a presumption. Is Jesus praising her action or passing judgement on the others who contributed to the Temple from their abundant resources? Maybe both! And what does this have to do with all of us? It should give us the opportunity to consider our own generosity to God, towards one another, and to those most in need. It should make us consider how we might pattern ourselves on the widow s example and Gods generosity. How do reflect generosity in our speech and actions? Is there anything else that we might do for those in need? In a few weeks the call for generosity will be upon us as we approach the Christmas Season yes, the signs of it are already upon us. Let s not let generosity be a seasonal obligation. If it is then it s with strings attached we are doing it because it s Thanksgiving and the Christmas time. Generosity is what we Christians do. Generosity is what we Christians live. Generosity is doing God s work. Be generous for the right reason. Agnus Day, Mark 12:38-44
Stewardship Corner Lesson 125 Stewardship at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Pillars of Stewardship Our Vision: To be a welcoming parish committed to serving others. (from Holy Trinity Church Master Plan) You may wonder why the stewardship banners are being displayed in church. They represent ways we can make stewardship a way of life. HOSPITALITY: we welcome the least of our brothers and sisters, we welcome Jesus and see the face of Christ in one another. PRAYER: teaches us to receive the abundant graces from God and improve our relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. FORMATION: offers an educational opportunity to learn the stewardship way of life. SERVICE: allows us to serve in one of the various ministries within our parish. We ve turned the calendar to a new month...the month of November where we pause to give thanks to the Lord for His gifts and talents. It also offers us an opportunity to consider parish service and share our talents with one another and by doing so, to celebrate and give thanks to God and use His gifts for His greater glory. So as you see the photos of ministries in action this week, picture yourself in one...check a box...give thanks and service. You Can t Out Do God s Generosity Summary of Weekly Offerings November 3 and 4, 2018 Offerings $8,802.54 MMR* $4,008.00 Thrift Shop $1,038.87 Candles $361.87 Christmas Sale $1,554.45 All Souls/Saints $630.00 TOTAL $16,395.73 * Major Maintenance and Repair October 2018 E-Giving Total (Monthly Report) $14,370.00 FOOD FEST PHOTO ALBUM There is a photo album of pictures from Food Fest on the website. Feel free to take a look. Go to the Holy Trinity website Who We Are section (Photo Gallery) The address is http://holytrinitychurchhi.org/who-we-are/photo-gallery.aspx
SANTA IS ARRIVING EARLY TO THE ANGEL TREE AT HOLY TRINITY!!! This year, we are so delighted to be able to help our students that are being sponsored for Catholic Education by the PWH/Augustine Foundation of our Diocese. These students come from very needy families, go to our local Catholic schools, and receive tutoring and guidance. We are hoping that through your generosity, we will help them have a very Merry Christmas. On December 8th, the students will be having a gathering to wrap and gather gifts for their parents and grandparents. Their requests for their families appear on each ornament on our angel tree. We will be kicking off this campaign at our Thanksgiving and subsequent masses until December 5th. In addition, we will be gathering requests for children through the HUGS organization. Their needs will also appear on ornaments on our tree. This doesn't give us much time, but you have always come through so generously, and we are confident we can pull this off...won't you help us get this done? Please bring your gifts unwrapped, and leave them at the back of the church for pickup. Mahalo! Sue Ann Moniz gr8day@hawaiiantel.net PS We just adopted 70 children of women who are in the Women s Correctional Facility. We ll try to brighten their Christmas also. Holy Trinity Church Cottage Thrift Shop CHRISTMAS PREVIEW SALE The Christmas Preview Sale has ushered in the holiday season for Holy Trinity. Mahalo nui loa to ALL the Volunteers who made it possible. From planning, sorting and pricing, to Gym prep and set up, to Saturday s Sale s staff and outside traffic help and finally, the ready and willing volunteers that made it happen. Thanks to Bob for coordinating and to the donors who supplied the treasures to sell. Ho Ho Ho, with hopes that everyone enjoyed the fun and will enjoy the results.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development-CCHD Collection Please respond to Pope Francis call for the World Day of the Poor the weekend of November 18. Please be generous in the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development-CCHD. In the US, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and help vulnerable people across our country struggling to overcome persistent poverty. Here in Hawaii CCHD has supported a wide range of projects, working with the most vulnerable, including HOPE Services Hawaii, Inc., which has been instrumental in responding to the needs of the homeless and victims from the lava flow on the Big Island. Please remember that 25% of the collection s proceeds stay in our diocese to hear and respond to the cry of the poor and some of the most vulnerable in our own islands. Please prayerfully consider contributing to the CCHD collection. Resources about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development-CCHD are available here http://www.officeforsocialministry.org/services/catholic_campaign_for_human_development/
PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALTH, COMFORT AND HEALING John Baricuatro Jr. Vincent Bradley Morris Campos Ralph Caracciolo Katherine Caracciolo Alexander Chun Richard Hoke Susan McDonough Mary Louise Sandla Iwalani Kamahele-Stone Please advise the Parish Office when it is no longer necessary or appropriate to keep names on the list, so we may use the space for future entries PLEASE PRAY FOR ETERNAL REST Constantino Agamao Cipriano Baldovi Christopher Delgado Sean Dijos Annette Olds Ebinger Norman Kang Lou Lopez Please advise the Parish Office when it is no longer necessary or appropriate to keep names on the list, so we may use the space for future entries. A National World War I Remembrance Bells of Peace This year our nation is commemorating 100 years since World War I. The National WWI Commission is encouraging all churches nationwide to participate in the Bells of Peace, a simple way to honor the 116,516 Americans who died in The War to End All Wars. On November 10 th and 11 th, at the end of but before the closing prayer, our church bells will toll 21 times followed by a moment of Silence and a prayer for Peace.